Mindfulness and the College Transition: The Efficacy of an Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention in Fostering Adjustment among First-Year Students

Ramler, Taylor R.; Tennison, Linda R.; Lynch, Julie; Murphy, Patsy

doi:10.1007/s12671-015-0398-3

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“…Compared to other studies, it was lower than other neighbor countries; Thailand (47.01%) [33] and Brunei (43.36%) [34]; relatively comparable to Oman (27.70%) [35] and Cyprus (27.90%) [36]; higher than China (23.8%) [37], Ethiopia (21.60%) [38] and Syberia (23.60%) [19]. A study by Shamsuddin depression compared to the current study (29.4%) [8].…”

Section: Depression Related With Subjects Socio-demographic Factorscontrasting

confidence: 61%

Factors Associated with Depression among University Students in Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study

Islam¹,

Low²,

Tong³

et al. 2018

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Depression causes mental health problem among young group especially university students due to stress resulted from studies and independent living. Depression can cause disability and even mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and the factors influencing depression among university students in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study involved 1,023 university students (response rate 90.4%). Depression was assessed using the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Short Depression Scale (CESD -10). Binary logistic regression was used to determine predictors of depression based on sociodemographic, physiological, lifestyle, and health characteristics. Approximately 30% respondents experienced depression, which included 4.4% of severe depression. The risk of depression was 2.52 times higher (95% CI: 1.71-3.71) in second year students compared to first year students, and 1.63 times higher (95% CI: 1.08-2.45) in students staying outside campus compared to students staying inside campus. Students from poor, not well-off, and quite well-off family background had 15.26 (95% CI: 2.77-84.88), 4.85 (95% CI: 1.01-23.34) and 5.62 times (95% CI: 1.16-27.25) higher chance for depression than wealthier students, respectively. Students with mild, moderate, and severe sleeping problem were 2.50 times (95% CI: 1.61-3.88), 3.34 times (95% CI: 2.18-5.11), and 3.66 times (95% CI:1. 93 -6. 94) more likely to be depressed than those without sleeping problem, respectively. Students with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 1.42 times higher (95% CI: 1.07-2.56) to suffer from depression. Higher institution need to pay special attention to students especially those in their second year, living off campus, from lower economic status, with sleeping problem, and with PTSD.

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Section: Depression Related With Subjects Socio-demographic Factorscontrasting

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Factors Associated with Depression among University Students in Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study

Islam¹,

Low²,

Tong³

et al. 2018

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“…The SACQ is a reliable measure of student adjustment to life at the university, as well as comprehending the transition experience of the freshman (Feldt, Melody, & Dew, 2011). Recent studies such as Smojver-Ažić, Dorčić, & Živčić-Bećirević (2015); Melendez (2015); Ramler, Tennison, Lynch, & Murphy (2015); and Lenz (2014) had used the SACQ in examining first year student adjustment to life in the university.…”

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Attachment as a Predictor of University Adjustment Among Freshmen: Evidence From a Malaysian Public University

Wider

Mustapha

Halik

et al. 2017

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Purpose-Building upon attachment theory and emerging theory, the current study was aimed at examining the effect of peer attachment in predicting adjustment to life in university among freshmen in a public unirvsity in East Malaysia. Furthermore, it sought to examine the influence of gender and perceived-adult status as moderators of the relationship between student attachment and student adjustment. Methodology-Data was collected from 557 freshmen in one of the public universities in East Malaysia. Two questionnaires, namely The Inventory of Parent and Peers Attachment (IPPA) and The Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) were used in this study. Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis was employed to examine the hypothesized relationships. Findings-The findings of the study showed that peer trust positively influenced academic and social adjustment. Meanwhile, peer communication positively influenced social adjustment, but negatively influenced personal-emotional adjustment. Lastly, peer alienation negatively influenced personal-emotional adjustment, but positively influenced institutional attachment. The Partial Least

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“…Another quasi-experimental study of 56 students found post-test significant group differences in students’ social-emotional adjustment and stress levels in salivary cortisol. 25 However, the study lacked pre-test data, warranting caution in results interpretation. At present, there continues to be a need for high-quality evidence utilizing experimental designs to evaluate the effects of incorporating developmentally tailored mindfulness programs into higher education.…”

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Promoting healthy transition to college through mindfulness training with first-year college students: Pilot randomized controlled trial

Dvořáková

Kishida

et al. 2017

Journal of American College Health

164

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Objective Given the importance of developmental transitions on young adults’ lives and the high rates of mental health issues among U.S. college students, first-year college students can be particularly vulnerable to stress and adversity. This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of mindfulness training aiming to promote first-year college students’ health and wellbeing. Participants 109 freshmen were recruited from residential halls (50% Caucasian, 66% female). Data collection was completed in November 2014. Methods A randomized control trial was conducted utilizing the Learning to BREATHE (L2B) program, a universal mindfulness program adapted to match the developmental tasks of college transition. Results Participation in the pilot intervention was associated with significant increase in students’ life satisfaction, and significant decrease in depression and anxiety. Marginally significant decrease was found for sleep issues and alcohol consequences. Conclusions Mindfulness-based programs may be an effective strategy to enhance a healthy transition into college.

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Mindfulness and the College Transition: The Efficacy of an Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention in Fostering Adjustment among First-Year Students

Cited by 93 publications

References 43 publications

Factors Associated with Depression among University Students in Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study

Factors Associated with Depression among University Students in Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study

Attachment as a Predictor of University Adjustment Among Freshmen: Evidence From a Malaysian Public University

Promoting healthy transition to college through mindfulness training with first-year college students: Pilot randomized controlled trial

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